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with ~

Kimberly Dawn

Straight to the Father's Heart

You can now find this site updated here.

Here's an audio invitation from Kimberly Dawn

For Kimberly Dawn's bio and speaking topics you can look here:

Kimberly Dawn has recently become a contributing author to:

Coffee Cup Friends.

Her life verse is found in Philippians:

"...Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:13,14 NASB)

What Others have to say:

"Praise God for your willingness to share with us what God has revealed to you about Who He is and how He desires to touch and change our lives...

May God, the Father of Lights, continue to increase His light in you to shine forth to all those you minister to."

"Thank You once again for coming the distance. I really enjoyed it and so did the rest. One of our elderly ladies made the comment that it was what she needed. She liked your message. You were a blessing in more ways than one.

It amazed me that you struck so many things in my life in your speaking."

About

"the Vertical Connection"...

"...I was having a difficult day and I knew I needed to praise God...I felt God telling me "be still and know, Be still and know" I was obedient and just sat in my recliner listening to the Vertical Connection. It was amazing how you played many songs that touched my heart deeply. These 2 hours were exactly what I needed...I needed to slow down, and drop into Gods arms in a deep quiet way. Yet other moments to be free to worship God in an open, song-filled, expressive way. Thank you for the MANY blessings I have received from God, thru you!

~ Cathy, Ft. Frances

"...let me say how much I truly enjoy your program. I love how you are so transparent and don't try to hide your insecurities, it makes me and I'm sure others easy to relate to you, because we all feel like that from time to time... Thank You, and God Bless you for the work you do at the station. The Lord gave you a wonderful ministry and you encourage so many people--including myself."

~ Nicole, Warroad

"...there are so many times that I am in my car listening to "the Vertical Connection" and it touches me right where I need it. Just talking about those times and I feel the spirit move in me and bring tears to my eyes...I have never been given too much encouragement... Thank you for the words, the music, and the prayers."
~Joy, Fort Frances

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Would you like to know more about a real relationship with the living God?

Knowing Him

Live life as though He is coming tomorrow!

I recently shared the following story at an Aglow retreat. It is such a perfect picture of the process that God uses to work in us that transformation to Christ-likeness. Enjoy!

Story of the Teacup

2010 Draw Near to the Father's Heart

Ladies' Retreat

"Joy Comes in the Morning"

March 19 & 20

Wendigo Lodge in Grand Rapids

Featuring

Singer, Songwriter and Artist

Christa Shore

and

Author

Deb Watson

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Spring 2009 Ladies' Retreat, visit Here

Stop by and visit Dawn's Blog ...

While you are there you will also find ~

Information that will lend to a deeper understanding about worship.
You can sign up to receive Kimberly Dawn's devotionals.
Did you like a certain song played today, post your thoughts on that song.
Scripture that I am working on memorizing and I want to encourage you to join me!

Would you like to request your favorite praise & worship song? You can request a song to be played between 2:00-3:15 during the program by sending me an email with your request by 1:00 PM Just be sure and tell me why you like the song so I can share your comments over the air (first name and area only.)

Here is a five-day list of songs played on Vertical Connection

Do you enjoy cooking? And do others enjoy your cooking? If so you must take a peek at a new beginning, Kimberly Dawn's Cookbook. With recipes from you, the listener.

The winner of our Christmas Fudge contest is:

Wyona Mertes of Grand Rapids

Velveta Cheese Fudge

1/4 lb. Unsalted Butter
1/4 lb. Velveeta Cheese
1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 bag Powdered Suger

Melt the butter and velveeta and add the cocoa and vanilla. Blend in your powdered sugar and pour in your buttered 9 x 9 pan and refridgerate.

Keep refridgerated.

Our runner up--Connie Magnuson

5 Minute Fudge Wreath

1-3/4 cup Chocolate Chips
1-3/4 Butterscotch Chips
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp Vanilla

Melt over low heat. Remove from heat and add any of the following:

craisins, raisins, walnuts, cherries

You can use the milk can to set in the center of a pie pan to form into a wreath circle.

And the Winner of the Best Banana Bread

Contest is...Julie Schmidt

and runner up Barb Herrly!

see below for recipes

Here is the prize-winning Banana Bread recipe from Julie Schmidt-

"Many Years Old Banana-Nut Bread"

2 cups Sugar
1 cup butter
6 very ripe bananas
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2.5 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
nuts

Preheat your oven to 350. Lightly grease and flour your bread pan. Mix all dry ingredients. Mix in the butter and then fold in the eggs, bananas and nuts.

Bake for 1 - 1.25 hour until knife comes clean.

tip out of pan on a cooling rack.

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here is the runner up recipe from Barb Herrly

"Sweepstakes Banana Bread"

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
6 Tbsp. sour milk
1.75 cups flour
1 tsp. soda, scant
1/2 tsp. salt
2 ripe bananas
1/2 cup nuts

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, sour milk, and beat well. Add flour, soda, salt, mixing until blended. Fold in bananas and nuts. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. (Sometimes I add chololate chips)

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Jeannette's Chewy Brownie Cookies

(Need a chocolate fix, give these a try)

1 1/2 cups firmly packed Brown Sugar
2/3 cup Shortening
1 Tbsp Water
1 Tbsp Vanilla
2 Eggs
1 1/2 cups Flour
1/3 cup of Cocoa
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet Chocolate Chips

Heat oven to 375. Place foil on counter to cool cookies on. Combine: brown sugar, shortening, eggs, water and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed on mixer until blended.

Combine: flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture at low speed until blended, then stir in chocolate chips.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoons two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake one sheet at a time for 7 - 9 minutes or until cookies are set. DO NOT OVERBAKE! Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet then remove to foil to cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen cookies that are so...chocolately good! (Dawn's comments)

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